Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The timezone in Entebbe is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LGW to EBB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and EBB include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Currently, R 6,991 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,327. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to EBB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to EBB.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near EBB:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Entebbe International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Entebbe. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Entebbe. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe International Airport for February if you want to visit Entebbe during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to EBB in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many cities in Uganda waiting to be explored after you've experienced Entebbe. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Roof Top Shenanigans, Luwafu view and Leon Sweet Wines.
Gulu is another sought-after destination in Uganda and is around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe. No trip is complete without experiencing Jaca Gardens, St Josephs Catholic Cathedral and Art Factory GULU.